Bibliograph

Mysteries of the Jesus prayer, experiencing the presence of God and a pilgrimage to the heart of an ancient spirituality, Norris J. Chumley ; [foreword by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew]

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Mysteries of the Jesus prayer, experiencing the presence of God and a pilgrimage to the heart of an ancient spirituality, Norris J. Chumley ; [foreword by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

platesillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mysteries of the Jesus prayer

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

641532456

Responsibility statement

Norris J. Chumley ; [foreword by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew]

Sub title

experiencing the presence of God and a pilgrimage to the heart of an ancient spirituality

Summary

An illustrated companion to the PBS documentary reveals the history, practices, and timeless wisdom of the holy men and women of the Orthodox Church who have built lives of humility and a constant connection to God through a simple prayer

Table Of Contents

The power of the Jesus prayer -- The living tradition of the Jesus prayer : the monasteries of St. Antony and St. Catherine -- The life-transforming power of one brief prayer -- The Jesus prayer on the holy mountain : the monasteries of Mount Athos -- The history of the Jesus prayer -- The Jesus prayer in the painted churches of Romania -- Following the Jesus prayer into the caves of Kiev -- The Jesus prayer amid the grandeur of Russia

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